Late Victorian Western 10K Gold Stallion Pair Match Safe Vesta w/ Diamond

This stunning match safe/vesta case is a beauty. It dates from the Late Victorian Western erain 1890 . It is crafted in 10k yellow gold. The center features a pair of Stallion horses adorned with a diamond in the center underneath the 2 horses heads. The old mine-cut diamond weighs approximately. .03 ct. The back has a couple of dings, but otherwise it is in great condition.

Vesta cases are small portable boxes made to contain matches and keep them dry. They take their name from the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth, although in the United States, they are more prosaically known as match safes. Although these handy containers are rarely seen today, match safes were extremely popular from 1850 to 1915.

The back has a soldered loop so that it can be worn as a pendant.

It weighs 18.16 grams.
Measurements: 2 1/4" x 1" Wide X .5" Deep

United States, 1890

Details
Dimensions: Width: 1 in x Depth: 0.25 in x Height: 2.25 in
Production date: 1890-1899
Condition: Used condition